Now available in paperback, this A-Z reference has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the world of wine. 700 color photos.

First published in hardcover as Oz Clarke’s Encyclopedia of Grapes, Oz Clarke’s Grapes and Wines is newly revised and updated to provide the most current information on an even wider array of grapes. Oz covers chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and fifteen other "classic" grapes in depth, and includes features on tradition and innovation, methods used in the vineyard and the winery, and different wine styles around the world. He also provides vivid descriptions of more than three hundred grape varieties organized in his renowned A-to-Z format, as well as a glossary of technical terms and a wine decoder that lists which grapes go into which wines.This authoritative volume by one of the world’s great wine writers is all you need to distinguish among grape varieties— the wines they create and the flavors they contribute—and to make an informed choice on selecting the most satisfying wines.

As easy to use for the beginner as it is informative for the expert, Oz Clarke's Encylopedia of Wine is organised alphabetically rather than by region, allowing the wine lover to find any wine, region, producer, or grape variety with ease. - -More than 1,600 entries -In-depth profiles of the world's major wine producers - the well known as well as the rising stars - including recommended wines and vintages -37 special regional features on the world's leading wine-producing regions, plus features on 15 major wine-producing countries of the world, their classification systems, local grape varieties, and wine-making practices -When to drink different wines; serving and tasting; identifying wine styles; matching food and wine -A comprehensive Glossary of wine-making terms and techniques -Nearly 700 colour photographs, maps, labels and vintage charts